Cobalt Red: How the Blood of the Congo Powers Our Lives
Author: Siddharth Kara
In 'Cobalt Red: How the Blood of the Congo Powers Our Lives,' Siddharth Kara exposes the dark underbelly of the cobalt mining industry in the Democratic Republic of Congo, revealing the human cost behind the global demand for this critical mineral used in electric vehicle batteries. Through meticulous research and firsthand accounts, Kara highlights the severe human rights abuses, including child labor and environmental devastation, that fuel the tech-driven world.
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